tax, and finance she established her own private practice CPA firm until 1998.

As time passed Sharon learned firsthand how the dynamics of family life can alter career decisions. With three small children and her own mother needing critical care she chose to cut back on her plans to expand her practice in order to focus on her family. She scaled down her CPA practice and became a tax and financial advisory service for small businesses and individuals.

Over the years Sharon has been actively involved in many organizations. In her early years she was active in professional business organizations and as her family grew she devoted her time to activities related to children. Her inolvement in researching and participating in schools led her to her current passion in the political arena.

Sharon has spent the past decade researching and analyzing bills, working with legislators, and testifying on issues related to budget, taxes, transportation and education. Recently she combined her interest in politics, financial background, and research skills to form a public policy research company. Her focus is to reach out to citizens across Washington State and help them become politically active citizens.

Sharon has extensive volunteer experience and understands that the "behind the scenes" volunteer is the backbone of a community. Many of the events taken for granted could not be done without people quietly stepping up to the plate and making the difference. Listed below are some of her past and present affiliations and volunteer positions. She has been elected to the Treasurer's position in many of these organizations.

In 2012 Sharon became the first candidate in Washington history to get her name on the ballot for the general election by winning a Statewide primary election through the "write-in" process. This was her first attempt for the position of Office of State Treasurer.